Australia Day 2020 Award nominations are now open. The Australia Day Committee is seeking nominations for people or groups who exhibit good citizenship and community qualities. Nomination can be made in a variety of categories. This year the categories are:Citizen of the Year Award (21 and over)   Young Citizen of the Year Award (20 and under) Ossie and Beryl Campbell Memorial Volunteer of the Year Award Eve Turner Perpetual Trophy Community Organisation and/or Event Achievement…

30 October 2019 Gunnedah businesses are embracing new initiatives to bring the city Christmas dollar to drought-stricken regional New South Wales. At least six local businesses have joined the Facebook/Instagram @BuyfromtheBush campaign which showcases products from towns facing drought. Two have also joined the NSW Government’s Buy Regional hub, an online site that links to the websites of regional shops and sellers. Martina Boyle, from Marval Designs, said she believed the Buy Regional hub was…

30 October 2019 Gunnedah Shire people have been invited to have their say about regional digital connectivity at a community drop-in session hosted by the NSW Government. The event, to be held at the Bicentennial Creative Arts Gallery on Wednesday, November 6 from 5pm to 7pm, is an opportunity for people to learn more and have their say about digital connectivity. Gunnedah Shire Council Manager Economic Development Charlotte Hoddle encouraged Gunnedah Shire residents to use…

30 October 2019 Gunnedah Shire Council has wound up its NSW Small Business Month program, with about 150 people and 80 local businesses taking part in events. The final event on the calendar was the Wellness for Working Women session held on Tuesday, October 29 at the Civic, with about 50 Gunnedah women enjoying the evening. The event, hosted by Gunnedah Shire Council and supported by Country Horizons and Stylista Rista, was chaired by Ange…

18 October 2019 Gunnedah has many talented women in the workplace, and Gunnedah Shire Council is helping build a network through the Wellness for Working Women event. Gunnedah Shire Council Economic Development Officer Emily Wilson said the event was part of Council’s full program for NSW Small Business Month. “Gunnedah has a really vibrant network of working women across a huge range of industries,” Ms Wilson said. “Business can be hard for anyone and, along…

The Australia Day Working Group is calling for Expressions of Interest to cater for the annual Australia Day Dinner. Saturday, 25 January 2020 at 7pm | GUNNEDAH TOWN HALL To receive the specification document email council@infogunnedah.com.au or phone Council's Events & Engagement Officer Jacinta Cipolla (02) 6740 2113. Quotation submissions close 5pm, Friday 15th, November 2019. Eric GrothGeneral Manager

17 October 2019 Gunnedah Shire Council has approved an operational model for the new $6.48 million Gunnedah Koala Park and Hospital that will feature themed accommodation, a restaurant/function area and a ropes course and an international volunteer program. Councillors yesterday voted to approve a model and location for the Koala Park. A 50 acre bush setting with its entrance on the Oxley Highway has been chosen as the preferred location after extensive review by both…

17 October 2019 Gunnedah Shire Council will respond to the challenges of this unprecedented drought with a one-off program to answer the urgent needs of the community through the year ahead and help stimulate the economy of the Shire. Councillors yesterday voted unanimously to prioritise $1 million this financial year for a Community Resilience Program and will lobby the State and Federal governments to match that amount. Council will also allocate an additional $200,000 to…

17 October 2019 Spin yourself until you’re dizzy, compare your reflexes to a Formula 1 driver and see your fingertips under the microscope with the Shell Questacon Science Circus. The Gunnedah Town Hall will be overflowing with exciting hands-on science exhibits when the Science Circus and their colourful semi-trailer roll into town for an exhibition of their “pop-up” science centre. The Gunnedah Pop-up Science Centre will be held at Gunnedah Town Hall on Wednesday, October…

17 October, 2019 Eleven young Gunnedah people were given a special presentation by Gunnedah Shire Council today for their initiative in cleaning up graffiti. “Muck-up Day” for Year 12 students had led to a mess at a Gunnedah park, and another group of students took the initiative to clean it up. Jessie Betts, Ben Glennister, Coby Higgins, Taryn Maher, Chelsea McArthur, Ashleigh Mills, Helena Pease, Desmond Tuckerman, Zac West, Angelica White and Ashley White were…